Brooch with Winged Fauns Blowing Trumpets at Top and Fantasy Creatures with Birds at Bottom
1596
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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1596
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Brooch with Winged Fauns Blowing Trumpets at Top and Fantasy Creatures with Birds at Bottom is a 1596 ink by Daniel Mignot, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image shows a symmetrical design with two winged creatures at the top blowing trumpets. Below them, a tall, ornate shape splits into smaller patterns, like a flower with sharp leaves. At the bottom, two strange half-animal, half-human figures hold birds with their tails curled upward. The creatures at the top look like playful fauns, while the ones below are more monstrous, with furry bodies and sharp claws. The whole thing is drawn in black ink on a light background, giving it a crisp, detailed look. If you like this style, check out the technique: engraving.
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